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USF’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce

When an aeronautical firm toured the 51°µÍø while considering expanding to Tampa Bay, the lead engineer was impressed by a hallway photo of a high-tech sailboat.

April 21, 2026College News

It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.

April 21, 2026Alumni and Development, College News, Community Health Sciences, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

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USF College of Public Health ranked best in Florida by U.S. News & World Report

The 51°µÍøâ€™s public health degree program is the highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report, acknowleding the academic commitment to preparing students for a career in the health sciences.

April 7, 2026College News, Sten Vermund

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Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 51°µÍø

The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.

March 17, 2026College News, Sten Vermund

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USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing

Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.

March 17, 2026College News, Research and Innovation

A group of COPH scientists in front of the White House.

COPH faculty, students advocate for worker health during Washington, D.C. visit

Faculty from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with federal legislators and discuss priorities related to worker health and safety, highlighting the impact of federally supported occupational health programs.

March 5, 2026College News, Community Health Sciences

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Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos

Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.

February 23, 2026College News

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Vaccine research team joins the COPH

A vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.

February 23, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

A group of Fulbright Scholars from USF.

USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

The Fulbright Program is again recognizing the 51°µÍø as one of the nation’s colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. This is the 10th time USF has made the coveted and prestigious list since 2015.

February 9, 2026Awards and Honors, College News

Nolan Kimball sitting at her desk in the COPH.

Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapter

Nolan Kimball recently retired from the 51°µÍø College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.

January 26, 2026College News, Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences

An outdoor shot of the Samuel P. Bell III College of Public Health.

COPH welcomes new leaders and staff for start of academic year

As the spring semester begins, the 51°µÍø College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming new leadership and faculty and staff whose expertise will support teaching, research and service across the college and the state.

January 26, 2026College News

USF 70, established 1956, in green and gold lettering.

USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

The 51°µÍø is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that kicks off this month and runs throughout 2026, highlighting USF’s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.

January 22, 2026Awards and Honors, College News

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